The Philosophy of Jesus

... for the World Today

"To think of Jesus as being different from other men is to misunderstand his mission and purpose in life. He was a way-shower, and proved his way to be a correct one! His method was direct, dynamic, and powerful, yet extremely easy and simple to comprehend. He believed in God in himself, as Power and Reality. Believing in God within, he was compelled to believe in himself."

Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind

PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY 212

June 8, 2006

5:30 - 7:30 Pacific Time

Eight Sessions, One Credit

Tuition: $130.00

Materials & E-Texts: $12.50

"Jesus told us not to judge according to appearances, because there is a perfection at the center of things. This is what he meant when he said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect." It seems to me that the only way we can translate the meaning of these words is to accept them in their simplicity and interpret them as though they actually meant what he said—for Jesus never wasted time in idle talk. The more we study the simplicity of his style, the more we discover that it reached to the very foundation of life itself. Jesus had reduced his spiritual philosophy to a few simple, fundamental facts that he taught and lived."

Ernest Holmes, The Light of God

Participation in this class will give the student the opportunity to put into perspective some of the ideas from Christianity that have troubled the modern world and each student will develop a New Thought perspective on the Philosophy of Jesus as understood by Religious Science founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes. While published in 1973, the foreword below speaks for the text brilliantly and remains contemporary:

THE PHILOSOPHY OF JESUS

...For the World Today

By Ernest Holmes

Compiled and Edited by Willis Kinnear

FOREWORD

For far too long the basic philosophy and teaching of Jesus has been shrouded in archaic terminology, and as a result, it does not fit into today’s world. The fundamental spiritual truths he advanced do have practical meaning for us today if properly understood.

For may years, the late Ernest Holmes, one of the great religious philosophers of our day, spoke of the meaning and significance of the work of Jesus. In this connection, he taught others how they could start doing the "greater works" Jesus said they should do.

The material in this volume has been selected from Dr. Holmes’ unpublished manuscripts and arranged in a sequence that will enable the reader to gain a fuller comprehension of the impact that the philosophy of Jesus can have on the world today.

In many respects, the ideas may be startling, but on the other hand they have proved to be of great value in the lives of people who have used them

Great truths are timeless, but cultures and patterns of thinking change. What has been done in these pages is an attempt to more fully understand the message of Jesus as it relates to your life today.

Science of Mind Publications

Christian cultural themes, however misunderstood, abound in modern daily life. The Philosophy of Jesus answers our need for a New Thought context and a resolution of the loose ends left by a secular culture where Jesus' teachings are deeply misrepresented and used fearfully to shield followers from a full fledged encounter with life itself. Instead, in the Philosophy of Jesus, the reader learns what power it is that Jesus had that lies within each of us as well! Students will explore how we can we use this power for good moment by moment in our lives, just as Jesus did. Join us for this thoughtful investigation of Jesus' teachings.

These eight lessons cover a detailed analysis, appropriate spiritual practices and supportive classroom discussions including:

Developing a deep and personal understanding of Christ Consciousness;
Engaging in a fully life-affirming study and understanding of New Thought Christianity;
Further developing a persistently positive, life-affirming consciousness;
Deepening each student's practice of Spiritual Mind Treatment; and
Further development of the practice of meditation and contemplation.

Required Texts:

The Philosophy of Jesus...for the World Today, by Ernest Holmes * (Out of Print, may be purchased Used)
The Science of Mind, by Ernest Holmes
The Bible, online biblical resources are acceptable.
Supplemental readings will be provided

A written report is assigned to be presented for discussion with ones classmates via email and classroom presentation and will be based upon your choice of one of the following texts, or one you suggest with the instructor's approval:

Ten Words that Will Change Your Life, by Ervin Seale
Bible Mystery & Bible Meaning, by Thomas Troward
Sermon on the Mount, by Emmet Fox
Hidden Mystery of the Bible, by Jack Addington
Great Bible Truths for Human Problems, by Joseph Murphy
Spiritual Interpretation of Scripture, by Joseph Goldsmith

Recommended Supplemental Texts:

The Dictionary of New Thought Terms, Ernest Holmes, currently published as: The Ernest Holmes Dictionary of New Thought: Your Pocket Guidebook To Religious Science
The Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, by Charles Fillmore

Additional readings assigned by instructor.

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